Campus Technology Insider Podcast

The Campus Technology Insider podcast explores current trends and issues impacting technology leaders in higher education. Listen in as Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly chats with ed tech experts and practitioners about their work, ideas and experiences.

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Internet2's New CEO, Faculty GenAI Use, & Enterprise AI Reality Check: News of the Week (8/29/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, hosted by Rhea Kelly, we explore the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include Tripti Sinha taking over as president and CEO of Internet2, a report from Anthropic on how faculty utilize generative AI, and an MIT Media Lab report revealing the shortcomings of enterprise AI investments. For more in-depth stories and analysis on higher ed tech, visit campustechnology.com.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 New Leadership at Internet2
00:55 Generative AI in Academia
01:34 Enterprise AI Reality Check
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Higher Education's AI-Enhanced Future: Tools for Student Engagement

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, host Rhea Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Lee, president and CEO of Westcliff University, about the transformative role of AI in higher education. Dr. Lee shares insights on integrating AI into the curriculum, the development of in-house tools like Socratic Metric to enhance student engagement and combat plagiarism, and more. Discover the strategies Westcliff University employs to remain at the cutting edge of technology and prepare students for a future influenced by AI innovations.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 Dr. Anthony Lee's Background and University Priorities
02:02 Westcliff University's Approach to AI
03:27 AI in Education and Faculty Adoption
04:17 Linking AI to Workforce Readiness
06:05 Socratic Metric: In-House AI Tool
12:52 Challenges and Training for AI Tools
17:10 Broader AI Applications at Westcliff
20:03 Future of AI in Higher Education
22:10 Conclusion and Podcast Outro

Music: Mixkit

Duration: 23 minutes

Transcript (coming soon)


Safeguarding AI, AI Courseware Tools, & Virtualizing Quantum Computing: News of the Week (8/22/25)

In this edition of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly covers the latest news in education technology. Highlights include the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new guidelines for securing AI systems, Wiley's introduction of innovative AI tools for the zyBooks platform to enhance STEM education, and Columbia Engineering's HyperQ, which virtualizes quantum computing for simultaneous user access. Tune in for more on these exciting developments.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:15 NIST's New AI Security Guidelines
00:50 Wiley's AI Tools for STEM Education
01:18 Columbia Engineering's HyperQ Innovation
01:54 Conclusion and Further Resources

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AI Adoption Rates, Keys to Learning Analytics, & D2L Lumi AI Updates: News of the Week (8/15/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the rising adoption of AI among students and educators, according to a Quizlet survey. Additionally, the 1EdTech Consortium has published a report on effectively implementing learning analytics, and D2L has unveiled new AI features for D2L Lumi to enhance personalized learning. Stay tuned for more tech news in higher education.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 AI Adoption in Education: Survey Insights
00:47 Implementing Learning Analytics: A Step-by-Step Guide
01:28 D2L Lumi: New AI Features for Personalized Learning
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Faculty AI Grants, NSF and AI Research, & Tech Tactics Agenda Announced: News of the Week (8/8/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights the latest in higher education technology. Touro University launches a Faculty Innovation Grant Program to develop AI-enhanced curricula, aiming for a fully AI-enabled institution by 2025. The National Science Foundation announces a $100 million investment in AI research, focusing on mental health, materials discovery, and human-AI collaboration. Additionally, the Tech Tactics in Education conference will address innovation challenges in K-12 and higher education. Register now for the free virtual event on September 25th.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 Touro University's AI-Enhanced Curricula Initiative
00:47 National Science Foundation's $100 Million AI Investment
01:27 Tech Tactics in Education Conference 2025
01:55 Conclusion and Further Resources

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ChatGPT Study Mode, Google AI for Learning, & AI Infrastructure Boost: News of the Week (8/1/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly brings you the latest in education technology. Discover OpenAI's new study mode for ChatGPT, designed for step-by-step concept mastery, and Google's enhanced AI Mode in Search, offering new learning features and real-time interactions. Additionally, learn about the expanded partnership between OpenAI and Oracle to boost AI infrastructure with 4.5 gigawatts of new data center capacity. Visit campustechnology.com for more in-depth coverage.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:14 OpenAI's New Study Mode for ChatGPT
00:57 Google Enhances AI Mode in Search
01:35 OpenAI and Oracle Expand AI Infrastructure
02:09 Conclusion and Further Resources

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What Students Really Think About AI: Insights from WGU Labs

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly is joined by Stephanie Reeves from WGU Labs to discuss a comprehensive survey on Western Governors University students' views on AI. They explore students' engagement with AI tools, equity gaps, comfort with AI applications, and the importance of transparency. Key findings include a gender gap in AI confidence, differing comfort levels with AI uses, and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for institutions to better integrate AI in support of student learning experiences.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:33 Survey Overview and Goals
02:48 Key Findings: Gender Gap in AI Confidence
05:21 Student Comfort Levels with AI Applications
09:39 AI Chatbots and Student Support
12:33 Importance of Transparency in AI
14:14 Surprising Findings and Rapid AI Adoption
16:34 Future Surveys and Recommendations
20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro

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Music: Mixkit

Duration: 21 minutes

Transcript


ED Guidance on AI Funding, Phishing Targets ED G5, & AI Literacy Pilot: News of the Week (7/25/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the U.S. Department of Education's new guidance on using federal grant funds for AI-based learning tools, BforeAI's findings on a phishing campaign targeting ED's G5 portal, and a new AI literacy program for underserved youth by Operation HOPE and Georgia State University.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:16 AI in Education: New Federal Guidance
01:01 Cybersecurity Alert: Phishing Campaign Targeting Education Sector
01:30 AI Literacy Initiative for Underserved Youth
02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Microsoft & OpenStax Collab, InsideTrack AI Pilot, & New Elements Module: News of the Week (7/18/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses key updates in higher education technology, including OpenStax's partnership with Microsoft to integrate open educational resources into Microsoft Learning Zone, InsideTrack joining the Salesforce Accelerator program to enhance AI tools for nonprofits, and Thesis Elements' new student life module designed to streamline housing, meal plans, and other services. Tune in for detailed insights on these advancements aimed at improving educational experiences globally.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 OpenStax and Microsoft Partnership
00:53 InsideTrack Joins Salesforce Accelerator
01:25 Thesis Elements Launches New Student Life Module
01:57 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


MCP Security Flaws, Anthropic Copyright Ruling & Google's Gemma 3n: News of the Week (7/11/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights recent developments in higher education technology, including Backslash Security's discovery of vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol, a U.S. District Court's ruling on Anthropic's use of copyrighted books, and Google DeepMind's launch of the lightweight AI model, Gemma 3n. Learn about the Neighbor Jack flaw, the OS injection vulnerability, and how these situations impact AI and security. Additionally, stay updated on Anthropic's legal challenges and the features of Google’s latest AI innovation designed for mobile and edge devices.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:16 Security Vulnerabilities in Model Context Protocol
00:54 Anthropic's Copyright Ruling and Legal Challenges
01:26 Google DeepMind's Gemma 3n AI Model Launch
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.